Publisher’s Perspective By Tim Douglass, Publisher The Barsness Buckthorn Brigade volunteers made quick work of providing an inventory of ash trees on city right of way in Glenwood. Teams of volunteers walked the streets each day, starting last Tuesday and used a cellphone app to document ash tree location, size and condition. The inventory will provide the… Read More

Can God use Donald Trump? Absolutely! From Karen Tharaldson, Starbuck There were many points made in the opinion piece of the publisher of this paper last week that I could respond to, and I hope that others will respond to some of them.  I will write fact, not opinion. God used Abraham even though he became… Read More

Stoneage Ramblings By John R. Stone You’ve probably never heard of a man named William Stephenson, in fact I hadn’t either until I read the book “A Man Called Intrepid.” It turns out he was one of those behind the scenes people who helped coordinate important actions in WWII. Stephenson was a Canadian back when Canada… Read More

Long Beach City Council By Mayor Mike Pfeiffer Exciting news, Long Beachers and friends!  As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the beauty and accessibility of our beloved Morning Glory Gardens, we are thrilled to announce a special opportunity for you to leave a lasting mark in this cherished space.  The city is embarking on a… Read More

The Outdoors By Scott Rall, Outdoors Columnist Some folks spend months planning where they are going to take their next vacation. Researching here and there and trying to come up with a location that can best all of their friends. Should it be an all-inclusive or some other format? I can say that in all of… Read More

Growing Green By Robin Trott, Extension Educator As Minnesota’s trees turn brilliant shades of red and orange, ornamental grasses are becoming a favorite in gardens across the state. With their rich colors, unique textures and graceful movement, these grasses add something special to fall landscapes. In autumn, grasses like Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) turn fiery red,… Read More

View From a Prairie Home by Hege Hernfindahl, Columnis When I became an American citizen, I had to go to the Minneapolis Convention Center. There, all of us who had passed the many requirements for becoming an American citizen were assembled. Before we were to swear loyalty to our new country, the judge in charge gave a… Read More

From Where I Sit By Pat Spilseth, Columnist Being a kid in the 1950s who grew up in a house attached to the Pope County jail, in Glenwood, I had a different perspective on life than some of my friends. Sheriff Henry DeKok was my dad, and the jailed prisoners often became friends of our family. Mom… Read More

Publisher’s Perspective By Tim Douglass, Publisher There’s a faction of people out there who seem to believe anything, especially when it comes to Presidential candidate Donald Trump. But one belief can border on dangerous and that is that God is somehow using Donald Trump to “save America?” “Where did that come from?” you ask. It mostly… Read More

No politics at any U.S. Veterans Cemeteries From Villard American Legion Chapter #175 We, members of Villard American Legion, Chapter #175, wish to stand with our fellow Veterans and Veterans’ organizations in asking, please no more political use or purpose in any and all U.S. Veterans Cemeteries. Be it Arlington, Fort Snelling or Camp Ripley,… Read More